By SuperWest Sports Staff
For many who play at the college level, the ultimate goal is to play in the NFL.
Only a small fraction do so, and even fewer are honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Here is an updated list of the 77 players and coaches from the West who have achieved that distinction, with their respective schools and years inducted.
Two players added in the Class of 2025, Arizona State’s Eric Allen and Idaho State’s Jared Allen.
USC has landed the most in the Hall of Fame with 14, followed by ASU, Oregon, and UCLA, all with six. San Franciso has five and Stanford and Washington both have four.
Located in Canton, Ohio, the Hall opened on September 7, 1963, and includes players, coaches, officials, franchise owners, and front-office personnel.
Many of them made their primary contributions to the game in the National Football League (NFL).
After the four players are officially inducted on August 2nd, for the Class of 2025, there will be a total of 382 members. Typically, between four and nine new inductees are enshrined every year.
The table below is searchable and sortable by the players and coaches, their school, and their year inducted. You’ll also find a breakdown of individuals by program at the bottom.
Football Players and Coaches from West in Hall of Fame
| Player | Program | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Allen | ASU | 2025 |
| Jared Allen | Idaho State | 2025 |
| Don Coryell | Washington | 2023 |
| Cliff Branch | Colorado | 2022 |
| Dick Vermeil | San Jose State | 2022 |
| Tony Boselli | USC | 2022 |
| John Lynch | Stanford | 2021 |
| Steve Sabol | Colorado College | 2020 |
| Troy Polamalu | USC | 2020 |
| Mac Speedie | Utah | 2020 |
| Tony Gonzalez | Cal | 2019 |
| Bobby Beathard | Cal Poly | 2018 |
| Jerry Kramer | Idaho | 2018 |
| Brian Urlacher | New Mexico | 2018 |
| Kenny Easley | UCLA | 2017 |
| Dick Stanfel | San Francisco | 2016 |
| Junior Seau | USC | 2015 |
| Curley Culp | ASU | 2013 |
| Larry Allen | Sonoma State | 2013 |
| Jonathan Ogden | UCLA | 2013 |
| Les Richter | Cal | 2011 |
| Marshall Faulk | San Diego State | 2011 |
| Randall McDaniel | ASU | 2009 |
| Gary Zimmerman | Oregon | 2008 |
| Bruce Matthews | USC | 2007 |
| John Madden | Cal Poly | 2006 |
| Troy Aikman | UCLA | 2006 |
| Warren Moon | Washington | 2006 |
| Steve Young | BYU | 2005 |
| John Elway | Stanford | 2004 |
| James Lofton | Stanford | 2003 |
| Marcus Allen | USC | 2003 |
| Lynn Swann | USC | 2001 |
| Ron Yary | USC | 2001 |
| Marv Levy | Wyoming | 2001 |
| Dave Wilcox | Boise State | 2000 |
| Dave Wilcox | Oregon | 2000 |
| Ronnie Lott | USC | 2000 |
| Anthony Munoz | USC | 1998 |
| Mike Haynes | ASU | 1997 |
| Mel Renfro | Oregon | 1996 |
| Joe Gibbs | San Diego State | 1996 |
| Jimmy Johnson | UCLA | 1994 |
| Dan Fouts | Oregon | 1993 |
| Bill Walsh | San Jose State | 1993 |
| Jan Stenerud | Montana State | 1991 |
| Bob St. Clair | San Francisco | 1990 |
| Willie Wood | USC | 1989 |
| John Henry Johnson | ASU | 1987 |
| John Henry Johnson | Saint Mary’s | 1987 |
| Jim Langer | South Dakota State | 1987 |
| O.J. Simpson | City College of San Francisco | 1985 |
| Pete Rozelle | San Francisco | 1985 |
| O.J. Simpson | USC | 1985 |
| Charley Taylor | ASU | 1984 |
| Arnie Weinmeister | Washington | 1984 |
| Merlin Olsen | USU | 1982 |
| Morris Badgro | USC | 1981 |
| Ron Mix | USC | 1979 |
| Alphonse Leemans | Oregon | 1978 |
| Larry Wilson | Utah | 1978 |
| Frank Gifford | USC | 1977 |
| Ray Flaherty | Gonzaga | 1976 |
| Tony Canadeo | Gonzaga | 1974 |
| Gino Marchetti | San Francisco | 1972 |
| Ollie Matson | San Francisco | 1972 |
| Norm Van Brocklin | Oregon | 1971 |
| Jack Christiansen | CSU | 1970 |
| Tom Fears | Santa Clara | 1970 |
| Tom Fears | UCLA | 1970 |
| Hugh McElhenny | Washington | 1970 |
| Albert Glen Edwards | WSU | 1969 |
| Marion Motley | Nevada | 1968 |
| Bob Waterfield | UCLA | 1965 |
| Earl Clark | Colorado College | 1963 |
| Ernie Nevers | Stanford | 1963 |
| Mel Hein | WSU | 1963 |
Air Force, Arizona, Fresno State, Hawaii, Oregon State, UNLV, none.
Pro Football Hall of Famers from West by Program
| Program | Count |
|---|---|
| USC | 14 |
| Arizona State | 6 |
| Oregon | 6 |
| UCLA | 6 |
| San Francisco | 5 |
| Stanford | 4 |
| Washington | 4 |
| California | 2 |
| Cal Poly | 2 |
| Colorado College | 2 |
| Gonzaga | 2 |
| Idaho | 2 |
| San Diego State | 2 |
| San Jose State | 2 |
| Utah | 2 |
| Washington State | 2 |
| Boise State (Boise JC) | 1 |
| BYU | 1 |
| City College of San Francisco | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Colorado State | 1 |
| Idaho State | 1 |
| Montana State | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 |
| New Mexico | 1 |
| Saint Mary’s | 1 |
| Santa Clara | 1 |
| Sonoma State | 1 |
| South Dakota State | 1 |
| Utah State | 1 |
| Wyoming | 1 |
